Trending Now: Jared Allen Ruled Out Against Cardinals

-Panthers defensive Jared Allen (foot) has officially been ruled out for Sunday's NFC Championship Game against the Cardinals.

-Active player captains for the 2016 Pro Bowl will be defensive tackle Geno Atkins, running back Devonta Freeman, defensive tackle Aaron Donald and wide receiver Odell Beckham, Jr. They will help determine rosters for Team Irvin and Team Rice during next Wednesday's Pro Bowl Draft.

-Adrian Wojnarowski: The Clippers have traded forward Josh Smith back to the Rockets.

-Today is the 10th Anniversary of Kobe Bryant's 81-point game against the Raptors. The Lakers will pay tribute to that performance during tonight's home game vs. the Spurs.

-The NBA announced two Saturday games have been postponed because of the potential severe weather in the East. The Celtics game at Philadelphia and the Jazz vs. Wizards game at Washington will both be rescheduled.

-The NHL has postponed tonight's scheduled game between the Capitals and Ducks at the Verizon Center because of the expected severe snowstorm in area.

-The Cavaliers beat the Clippers 115-102 for their 30th win of the season. Cleveland handed L.A. just its second loss in its last 12 games.

-The Spurs downed the Suns 117-89 without Tony Parker (sore hip) and Tim Duncan (rest). San Antonio has won 12 in a row.